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Philanthropy’s role enhancing early childhood education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, faces significant challenges in providing access to quality early childhood education (ECE). Governments in the region have historically focused on building new schools and …
V&A Dundee removes mention of Sackler family amid Opioid epidemic links
The V&A Dundee in Scotland has erased references to donations received from the Sackler family, the latest museum to do so as anger continues to boil over their role in the opioid epidemic in the …
Global food security as a sustainable and shared mission
Feeding others and combating hunger is one of the most deeply entrenched traditions in the Arab Peninsula from pre-Islamic times. Quranic verses and Islamic teachers later reaffirmed this practice, and it is now considered among …
Conservative voters don’t support UK government attacks on charities ‘being too political’
Most people who plan to vote for Britain’s Conservative Party don’t believe that charities are ‘too political’. In a poll released by the New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), an independent think tank for charities, just …
Ford Foundation and Australian billionaire respond to Gaza crisis
The Ford Foundation is to provide life-saving support and essential aid for the Palestinian civilians of Gaza, it has announced. Relief will be undertaken by the foundation’s representative and staff in the Middle East …
Nurturing philanthropy in the current climate of decreased giving
It’s old news that giving is down in the UK, and it’s hardly come as a surprise; in recent times we have been rocked by a pandemic and a war. We are living through one …
Imprisoned Turkish philanthropist wins Council of Europe’s top human rights prize
The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, an annual prize given by the Council of Europe in honour of those defending human rights, has been awarded to imprisoned Turkish philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala. A …
Philanthropy has the power to target misinformation
In a world where misinformation spreads like wildfire, philanthropic organisations and charities must recognise the urgency of investing in anti-misinformation efforts. While the climate crisis remains a paramount concern, the insidious effects of misinformation reach …
Session Snapshot: Territorial community alliances – from the environment to human rights
Last month, the Institute for the Development of Social Investment hosted the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum 2023, and Alliance asked its readers what session they would like to hear about most in a poll. The winner was ‘Territorial …
Australia indigenous referendum: First Nations philanthropy “strengthened” despite failure to secure rights
The philanthropic efforts of those who helped campaigns for greater indigenous rights in Australia say they remain committed and strengthened by the cause, despite Australia voting overwhelmingly against First Nations people greater political rights in …
